Lead by example is the favorite motto of Sara Gasper, Brownstown. It comes as no surprise that when her daughter began her Girl Scout journey as a Daisy in Troop…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jenna Purdu
As a supportive superstar for Troop 77915 out of Riverview, volunteer Jenna Purdu is pursuing a dream she’s nurtured since she was a young girl. A dream come true Jenna…
Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Lafaive
Showing leadershipWhen the first troop leader of Clinton Township Troop 77616 stepped down, Stephanie Lafaive stepped up so her daughter and her young friends could have the same amazing experiences…
Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa Zimmerman
Troop Time is Family Time Spending time with her daughters was the number one reason Melissa Zimmerman of Novi is a volunteer with Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Extended Family…
Volunteer Spotlight: Tarcha Wilson
A Girl Scout Smile It was the look on her daughter’s face that convinced Tarcha Wilson to step up and lead Troop 77882. Through no fault of the girls, the…
Volunteer Spotlight: Melinda Holmes
This super trooper deftly handles two troops at once. When Melinda Holmes decides to do something, she really puts her all into it. Take, for example, her wish to have both her…
Volunteer Spotlight: Megan McConnell
Girl Scouting has been a part of Megan McConnell life for as long as she can remember. Her grandmother was a troop leader in the 1950s and her mom was…
GSSEM Volunteers Mix It Up
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan hosted two volunteer mixer evenings as a small way to say Thank You to our volunteers. “Our volunteers mean everything to us,” said Liz Bogner,…
Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Parsons-Hall
Julie Parsons-Hall is proud to be guiding the next generation of leaders. Like many GSSEM volunteers, Julie got involved to spend quality time with her daughters. Her goal was to…